Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Marist Red Foxes will try to cover the point spread at McCann Field House on Thursday when they get a visit from the Niagara Purple Eagles in NCAA basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Marist sat as -4-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Marist Red Foxes bring a 4-14 record (7-5-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 5-16 Purple Eagles, who are 10-7-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Marist go 10-3 so far and the Niagara Purple Eagles go 8-10.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Marist Red Foxes rated this week at No. 198 and the Niagara Purple Eagles sitting at No. 223.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Niagara is ranked No. 169 in NCAA basketball at 35.95 per game. Contrast that with Marist's No. 241 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Marist is the No. 30-ranked team in the country at 9 per game, while Niagara rates No. 237 at 5.19 per game.

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